Security Guard Full Time Access Control

Allied Universal; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Guard Full Time Access Control Operations in Kennett Square, PA. You will monitor access points, verify credentials, and respond to security concerns at a utilities location.

This role emphasizes customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors, maintaining logs, and de-escalating incidents with calm, solution-focused actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• Must be at least 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a utility generation location.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, authorizations, and visitor documentation in accordance with established site requirements.
• Maintain accurate access logs, issue and recover visitor badges or credentials, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Guard Full Time Access Control Operations in Kennett Square, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, controlling entry and exit, and responding to security-related concerns. You will remain visible to help deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Tue: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Fri: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sat: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sun: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a utility generation location.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, authorizations, and visitor documentation in accordance with established site requirements.
• Maintain accurate access logs, issue and recover visitor badges or credentials, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.